Tentative times for upcoming Innovation Fund Competitions:
| CFI - Innovation Fund | 2025 Competition | 2028 Competition |
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| CFI issues call for proposals | Spring 2024 | Winter 2026-2027 |
| Deadline to submit notices of intent | October 2024 | Spring 2027 |
| Deadline to submit proposals | February 2025 | Fall 2027 |
| Decision by CFI Board of Directors | November 2025 | June 2028 |
Important CFI upcoming dates
| September 7, 2023 | Deadline to submit proposals to the Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund – Partnership with Stage 2 of the Canada Biomedical Research Fund (CBRF – BRIF Stage 2) |
| October 15, 2023 | Deadline to submit proposals for the John R. Evans Leaders Fund – unaffiliated proposals |
| October 31, 2023 | Deadline for feedback on the Northern Fund draft call for proposals |
| November 21, 2023 | CFI Board of Directors meeting |
NSERC RTI Deadlines
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Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program |
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